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HB 7021

OGSR/Examination and Assessment Instruments

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Danny Nix

HB 7021 modifies Florida's school examination and assessment instruments used for rating schools, affecting how educational performance is measured and schools are evaluated statewide.

Laid on Table, refer to SB 7022
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Bill Summary · HB 7021

Legislative bill overview

HB 7021 addresses the examination and assessment instruments used in Florida's education system, specifically relating to the Office of Grades and School Ratings (OGSR). The bill appears to modify how Florida evaluates and rates schools through standardized testing and assessment tools. The exact mechanisms are being refined as it moves through committee review.

Why is this important

School ratings directly impact property values, school funding allocations, teacher evaluations, and parental school choice decisions. Changes to assessment instruments can shift which schools are labeled as "high-performing" or "low-performing," affecting real estate markets and educational equity across districts. These modifications also influence how teachers are evaluated and potentially compensated based on student test performance.

Potential points of contention

  • Assessment fairness: Modifications to exam instruments risk either over-simplifying accountability measures or creating new disparities that disadvantage schools serving lower-income or higher-need student populations
  • Implementation costs: Changes to statewide testing systems require significant technological infrastructure updates and teacher training, with unclear funding mechanisms
  • Political motivation: Questions about whether assessment changes are driven by educational research evidence or political preferences regarding how schools are ranked and compared

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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